Construction Cost Estimates for Restaurant in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a restaurant using US National Average costs from 2013 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 5000
square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a restaurant in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of restaurant models by state .
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Construction Estimating Software
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Restaurant Construction Cost Assumptions |
Location: |
US National Average
|
Stories: |
1
|
Story Height (L.F.): |
12.00
|
Floor Area (S.F.): |
5000
|
Basement Included: |
No
|
Data Release: |
Year 2013
|
|
Restaurant Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick Veneer / Wood Frame
Cost Estimate (Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
Total |
|
$222.85 |
$1,114,300 |
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$55.71 |
$278,600 |
Architectural Fees |
7% |
$19.50 |
$97,500 |
Total Building Cost |
$298.06 |
$1,490,300 |
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
Total |
|
$206.50 |
$1,032,500 |
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$51.63 |
$258,100 |
Architectural Fees |
7% |
$18.07 |
$90,300 |
Total Building Cost |
$276.19 |
$1,381,000 |
OTHER OPTIONS:
Restaurant Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Joists
Restaurant Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Wood Joists
Restaurant Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco on Concrete Block / Steel Joists
Restaurant Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco on Concrete Block / Wood Joists
Restaurant Square Foot Cost Assuming Wood Siding / Wood Frame